Watch for Girls on the Run at tonight's Starlight Run

Kelly JohnsonLook for our pink shirts tonight and give us lots of cheers!!!!Girls on the Run is back in full force at this year's Starlight Run!

This year, we're wearing pink - one of my favorite colors - and will be representing 8-11 year old girls from all over the Portland metro area as we power our way along the parade route to our 3.1-mile-long goal.

This is my fourth time as a running buddy and I absolutely love it. I wish I had been able to participate in this type of program when I was young - it's inspiring to see the ways in which the young runners work in their own personal ways towards the finish line.

If you're interested in learning more about becoming a running buddy, coach, or sponsor, please email metrogotr@gmail.com.

My buddy recently sent me a thank-you card (well, her coach sent it to me - Girls on the Run is cool like that) that pretty much says it all about why it's so fun to be a running buddy:

Kelly JohnsonI got this thank-you from my buddy, Alex, which came tied with a cute red bow!